Hedi Mao, Yuhang Tao
In our project ‘GEO-Aesthetics’, we redefine the Anthropocene through geothermal energy, transforming Turkey’s dormant quarries into hubs of sustainable energy. These sites, once symbols of environmental degradation, are now repurposed as the foundation for a green revolution. Our approach minimizes further environmental impacts by utilizing existing quarry infrastructure to support a new geothermal power plant, demonstrating innovative land use and continuing the narrative of the site.
Our project includes a geothermal plant that generates clean energy and repurposes the byproduct—warm water—into revitalizing Turkish hammams. This dual use of geothermal energy not only provides electricity but also supports community wellness, embedding itself into the cultural fabric with minimal structural changes.
By integrating a geothermal power plant with traditional hammams, we leverage natural resources efficiently and sustainably, honoring cultural practices while promoting social interaction. This prototype exemplifies how industrial remnants can be transformed into sources of cultural and community renewal.
‘GEO-Aesthetics’ is a commitment to a future where human impacts on the earth are regenerative, merging industrial history with sustainable practices, where energy production coexists with cultural expression.
Our project includes a geothermal plant that generates clean energy and repurposes the byproduct—warm water—into revitalizing Turkish hammams. This dual use of geothermal energy not only provides electricity but also supports community wellness, embedding itself into the cultural fabric with minimal structural changes.
By integrating a geothermal power plant with traditional hammams, we leverage natural resources efficiently and sustainably, honoring cultural practices while promoting social interaction. This prototype exemplifies how industrial remnants can be transformed into sources of cultural and community renewal.
‘GEO-Aesthetics’ is a commitment to a future where human impacts on the earth are regenerative, merging industrial history with sustainable practices, where energy production coexists with cultural expression.
